The Northeastern Huskies clinched their second straight Colonial Athletic Association championship, sealing a berth in the 2026 College World Series after a commanding sweep of CAA rivals.
A sweep that wrote history
The Huskies dispatched Hofstra University, the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Campbell University, each game punctuated by late‑inning heroics that kept the momentum firmly in Boston.
Stars of the series
Redshirt senior left fielder Harrison Feinberg launched his 16th home run of the season, while senior right‑hander Ryan Griffin turned in a gritty 5.1‑inning outing to earn the win. Redshirt sophomore catcher Will Fosberg added a two‑run homer in the fifth, and junior center fielder Ryan Gerety delivered a walk‑off single that sent the crowd into celebration.
First back‑to‑back NCAA run
The victory marks the program’s inaugural back‑to‑back appearances in the NCAA tournament, a milestone that has electrified the campus and the broader baseball community.
Next up: Kansas
The Huskies will now travel to face the University of Kansas Jayhawks, a matchup that promises another chapter in an already historic season.
Looking forward
With the championship pedigree solidified, the team’s focus shifts to refining strategies and building chemistry ahead of the College World Series, where they aim to translate their CAA dominance into national contention.